England icon Gary Lineker has defended Lee Carsley's refusal to sing the national anthem, branding the backlash 'bonkers' and 'a bit weird'.
Lee Carsley has received some criticism for refusing to sing the national anthem England legend Gary Lineker has defended Lee Carsley’s refusal to sing the national anthem, labelling the backlash ‘bonkers’ and ‘a bit weird’. Carsley did not join England’s players and coaching staff in singing God Save the King for his opening match in charge of the Three Lions against the Republic of Ireland.
’ Lineker was impressed by Alexander-Arnold’s display in Dublin Looking at England’s more peripheral players, Lineker felt Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold was the player to give himself the best possible chance of selection against Finland on Tuesday night. He explained: ‘I’d actually go with Trent Alexander-Arnold. His passing range… ‘He will benefit from a side that plays on the front foot and if you play in their half.
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